Database Architect

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Pune, Maharashtra, India Full time Database Administration
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• 8+ years of experience in SQL Server / Database Administration, including architecture responsibilities.

• Strong hands-on expertise with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, Hyperscale.

• Deep knowledge of HA/DR, performance tuning, and security.

• Experience with Azure networking (Private Endpoints, VNets).

• Deeps understanding of SQL performance tuning

• Experience supporting mission-critical, enterprise-scale systems.

• Strong scripting/automation skills (PowerShell /Python preferred).

• knowledge on AI tools/Agents is plus

• Experience handling tools such as Redgate, Datadog etc.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and highly available architectures using Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VM.

• Define database standards, reference architectures, and best practices.

• Architect HA/DR solutions using Failover Groups, Active Geo-replication, Zone Redundancy, and backup strategies.

• Lead performance engineering, capacity planning, and scalability strategies.

• Design and enforce database security (Azure AD, TDE, Always Encrypted, Auditing, Defender for SQL).

• Experience with performance tuning and optimization, using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

• Lead database migration and modernization initiatives to Azure.

• Drive automation and DevOps using PowerShell, Azure Automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.

• Implement monitoring, alerting, and lead root cause analysis (RCA).

• Optimize Azure SQL costs using right-sizing, elastic pools, and reserved capacity.

• Act as SME and escalation point, mentoring DBAs and guiding development teams.

• Adopt AI tools /Agents/third party tools for DB operations

• Cross team collaboration, SOP documentation

Qualifications

• SQL Server Database Administration, 8+ Years exp.

• Azure certifications (Azure Database Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect).

• Experience working with FinOps and cloud cost governance.

• Exposure to DevOps and IaC frameworks.

• Experience supporting mission-critical, high-availability systems.

Skills

SQL Server AdministrationAzure SQL DatabasePerformance TuningHigh Availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR)Scripting/Automation (PowerShell, Python)Azure NetworkingDatabase SecurityDevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Cross-Team CollaborationMentoring and Leadership